Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow down your overall risk here.

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, its contribution to lower respiratory infections —those ...

New work offers insight into how early life adapted from a low-oxygen atmosphere to the one that exists today.

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Allison Ciaccio had a respiratory illness that wouldn't go away. Repeated follow-ups found Stage I lung cancer.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a manifestation of structural violence, the process through which societies ...

Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to have unpredictable effects and may cause viral particles to move around ...

Mechanically ventilated patients’ respiratory function can be improved with pulmonary rehabilitation, especially IMT and NMES.

A study found that burning wood in our homes is one of the most dangerous types of air pollution. Here’s what you need to ...

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is present in >10% of all people admitted to critical care and is associated with severe morbidity and mortality. Despite more than half a century since its ...

The GOLD system, which stands for Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive ... Emphysema occurs when the tiny air sacs (called alveoli) located deep within the lungs become damaged. Breathing ...

Respiratory therapists are certified medical professionals who treat problems with your lungs or breathing. They’re not doctors. But they work closely with your doctors to diagnose and monitor ...